Deirdre’s guidebook
Food scene
Irish gastropub owned by Coolmore Stud. Friendly and relaxing setting. Great bar with open fire. Exceptional food served in the restaurant adjacent to the bar.
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Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen
76 Main StIrish gastropub owned by Coolmore Stud. Friendly and relaxing setting. Great bar with open fire. Exceptional food served in the restaurant adjacent to the bar.
Fine dining in beautiful surroundings. Very popular and usually booked weeks in advance.
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Chez Hans
Moor LaneFine dining in beautiful surroundings. Very popular and usually booked weeks in advance.
Popular Indian restaurant that offers excellent traditional Indian cuisine as eat in or take out.
Planet Spice
8 Mary StPopular Indian restaurant that offers excellent traditional Indian cuisine as eat in or take out.
Lana Clonmel Asian Street Food
4 Gladstone StreetGreat authentic Thai cuisine for eat in or takeout/delivery.
Exceptional food in a beautiful, stylish setting.
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Mani Restaurant
20 Parnell StExceptional food in a beautiful, stylish setting.
Dooks Fine Foods Fethard
Kerry StreetDelicatessen and resturant
Niamh's
1 Mitchell StRestaurant and delicatessen that provide an electric range of homemade dishes.
City/town information
Dungarvan is a coastal town and harbour in county Waterford. There are lots of activities, places to see and things to do. So whether you want an energetic walk in the Comeragh mountains, a bike ride along the Waterford greenaway or maybe just a relaxing coffee or lunch overlooking the harbour, then Dungarvan awaits you.
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Dungarvan
Dungarvan is a coastal town and harbour in county Waterford. There are lots of activities, places to see and things to do. So whether you want an energetic walk in the Comeragh mountains, a bike ride along the Waterford greenaway or maybe just a relaxing coffee or lunch overlooking the harbour, then Dungarvan awaits you.
kilkenny is a medieval town in Southeast Ireland that has many well preserved churches, monasteries and the grand Kilkenny Castle that was build in 1195 by Norman occupiers. It is also a crafts hub with shops along its winding lanes selling pottery, painti gs and jewellery. Kilkenny mixez small time charm with big city buzz to perfection.
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Kilkenny
kilkenny is a medieval town in Southeast Ireland that has many well preserved churches, monasteries and the grand Kilkenny Castle that was build in 1195 by Norman occupiers. It is also a crafts hub with shops along its winding lanes selling pottery, painti gs and jewellery. Kilkenny mixez small time charm with big city buzz to perfection.
Waterford, a seaport in the Southeast, is the country's oldest city and is renowned for its exciting festivals and events. Enjoy the historic streets and local atmospheric, browse the many boutiques and quirky shops.
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Waterford
Waterford, a seaport in the Southeast, is the country's oldest city and is renowned for its exciting festivals and events. Enjoy the historic streets and local atmospheric, browse the many boutiques and quirky shops.
Clonmel is only 4km from Turnpike Cottage and is well worth a visit. Built in the valley of the river Suir and surrounded by the Comeragh mountains and Slievenamon, it is noted for its magnificent scenery, hiking trails in the surroundings countryside and historic buildings, notably The Main Guard, Old St Mary's Church, St Patrick’s Church and Carey's Castle. Take a stroll by the River Suir and relax in one of the parks or playgrounds or visit Marlfield Lake or St Patrick's well.
For shopping enthusiasts, there is easy access to the many shops including Penny's, River Island, Easons, Boots and many more shops and boutiques on the main street. Visit the Poppyfield Retail Park boasting a range of retailers including Woodies, EZ Living, Harry Corry's and DID Electrical or the Showgrounds Shopping Centre that include retail stores TK Maxx, Argos and Marks and Spencer.
Visit Clomnmel Greyhound Stadium for greyhound racing every Friday and Saturday evening, the facilities include a grandstand restaurant, fast food facilities and a number of bars.
Clonmel is noted in greyhound circles for being the home of the annual National Hare Coursing meeting in early February every year.
Enjoy a day at the races at Clonmel racecourse which is a popular venue for horse racing that has grown and developed over a period of 150 years. It offers an exciting atmosphere in which to socialise with friends and family. The location is convenient and picturesque and offers a selection of fast food, soup, sandwiches and pastries.
There are many bars, restaurants, cinema and bowling all located in and around Clonmel to suit all ages.
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Clonmel
Clonmel is only 4km from Turnpike Cottage and is well worth a visit. Built in the valley of the river Suir and surrounded by the Comeragh mountains and Slievenamon, it is noted for its magnificent scenery, hiking trails in the surroundings countryside and historic buildings, notably The Main Guard, Old St Mary's Church, St Patrick’s Church and Carey's Castle. Take a stroll by the River Suir and relax in one of the parks or playgrounds or visit Marlfield Lake or St Patrick's well.
For shopping enthusiasts, there is easy access to the many shops including Penny's, River Island, Easons, Boots and many more shops and boutiques on the main street. Visit the Poppyfield Retail Park boasting a range of retailers including Woodies, EZ Living, Harry Corry's and DID Electrical or the Showgrounds Shopping Centre that include retail stores TK Maxx, Argos and Marks and Spencer.
Visit Clomnmel Greyhound Stadium for greyhound racing every Friday and Saturday evening, the facilities include a grandstand restaurant, fast food facilities and a number of bars.
Clonmel is noted in greyhound circles for being the home of the annual National Hare Coursing meeting in early February every year.
Enjoy a day at the races at Clonmel racecourse which is a popular venue for horse racing that has grown and developed over a period of 150 years. It offers an exciting atmosphere in which to socialise with friends and family. The location is convenient and picturesque and offers a selection of fast food, soup, sandwiches and pastries.
There are many bars, restaurants, cinema and bowling all located in and around Clonmel to suit all ages.
Ireland's second largest city and an important port, Cork is a bustling city and boasts the renowned English Market with 55 stalls of traditional specialties, St Finbar's Cathedral, St Anne's Church and Shandon bells and the Crawdord Municipal Art Gallery. Looking for night entertainment, try the Cork Opera House for a wide range of music events and plays or take in some of Cork's traditional Irish pubs, quirky museums and Riverside walks, bars and restaurants
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Cork
Ireland's second largest city and an important port, Cork is a bustling city and boasts the renowned English Market with 55 stalls of traditional specialties, St Finbar's Cathedral, St Anne's Church and Shandon bells and the Crawdord Municipal Art Gallery. Looking for night entertainment, try the Cork Opera House for a wide range of music events and plays or take in some of Cork's traditional Irish pubs, quirky museums and Riverside walks, bars and restaurants
Neighbourhoods
Discover Cahir, a scenic town overlooking the banks of the river Suir. Stroll through the peaceful Glengarra woods or book a guided tour of Cahir Castle or the incredible Mitchelstown caves. Enjoy a fresh juice at the local Apple farm or a picnic at the park and visit the farmers market On Saturday mornings.
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Cahir
Discover Cahir, a scenic town overlooking the banks of the river Suir. Stroll through the peaceful Glengarra woods or book a guided tour of Cahir Castle or the incredible Mitchelstown caves. Enjoy a fresh juice at the local Apple farm or a picnic at the park and visit the farmers market On Saturday mornings.
Visit the medieval town of Cashel and the imposing Rock of Cashel, a medieval complex on the hilltop overlooking the town.
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Cashel
Visit the medieval town of Cashel and the imposing Rock of Cashel, a medieval complex on the hilltop overlooking the town.
Sightseeing
The Suir Blueway is located accross the road from Turnpike Cottage. It is a 53km stretch where visitors can enjoy outdoor trails stretching from Cahir to Carrick-on-Suir through some of Ireland's most picturesque landscapes and medieval towns. Enjoy a paddle on flowing waters, go for a cycle by the riverbank, take a hike up nearby mountains or a more sedate stroll in the bustling medieval towns and villages from Cahir to Clonmel and on to Carrick-on-Suir.
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Suir Blueway
The Suir Blueway is located accross the road from Turnpike Cottage. It is a 53km stretch where visitors can enjoy outdoor trails stretching from Cahir to Carrick-on-Suir through some of Ireland's most picturesque landscapes and medieval towns. Enjoy a paddle on flowing waters, go for a cycle by the riverbank, take a hike up nearby mountains or a more sedate stroll in the bustling medieval towns and villages from Cahir to Clonmel and on to Carrick-on-Suir.
Great walks and incredible views of Kilkenny and Tipperary
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Slievenamon Bog
Great walks and incredible views of Kilkenny and Tipperary
The Vee refers to a V shaped turn on the road leading to a gap in the Knockmealdown mountains and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Golden Vale. All hiking trails are signposted and mapped through Trailhead Ireland and range from 1 to 6 hours long.
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The Vee
The Vee refers to a V shaped turn on the road leading to a gap in the Knockmealdown mountains and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Golden Vale. All hiking trails are signposted and mapped through Trailhead Ireland and range from 1 to 6 hours long.
One of Ireland's top ten visitor attractions and a perect place to visit for all ages. The park have chosen animals that thrive in a free range environment which allows them to roam free whilst mixed with other species. Fota wildlife Park has opened the first Cheetah run in Ireland.
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Parque de la fauna de Fota
One of Ireland's top ten visitor attractions and a perect place to visit for all ages. The park have chosen animals that thrive in a free range environment which allows them to roam free whilst mixed with other species. Fota wildlife Park has opened the first Cheetah run in Ireland.
Wonderful place to visit and so many different animals. Lovely cafe onsite with a small indoor play area which is ideal for rainy days. Close proximity to Ardmore beach and village.
Highly recommended for families. Book inadvance.
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Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo
Wonderful place to visit and so many different animals. Lovely cafe onsite with a small indoor play area which is ideal for rainy days. Close proximity to Ardmore beach and village.
Highly recommended for families. Book inadvance.
Tramore is a seaside town in Co Waterford and is a popular tourist destination for surfing and other watersports, its amusement Park and exciting roller coasters, Splashworld, Its racecourse and stunning walks and trails.
Doolys fish and chips is a must visit!
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Playa de Tramore
Tramore is a seaside town in Co Waterford and is a popular tourist destination for surfing and other watersports, its amusement Park and exciting roller coasters, Splashworld, Its racecourse and stunning walks and trails.
Doolys fish and chips is a must visit!
The Knockmealdown trails take you on gravelled access roads, old paths and minor roads/boreens, mainly through coilte forest on the scenic northern slopes of the Knockmealdown Mountains, an area steeped in historical, cultural and ecological interest with attractive vistas accross the rich agricultural lowlands to mountains beyond.
Visit Trailhead Ireland for mapped trails.
Highly recommended.
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Knockmealdown Mountains
The Knockmealdown trails take you on gravelled access roads, old paths and minor roads/boreens, mainly through coilte forest on the scenic northern slopes of the Knockmealdown Mountains, an area steeped in historical, cultural and ecological interest with attractive vistas accross the rich agricultural lowlands to mountains beyond.
Visit Trailhead Ireland for mapped trails.
Highly recommended.
Located just outside Clonmel, Carey's Castle offers great walks and hikes suitable for all the family and features georgous flora and fauna and picnic benches to relax and unwind.
Carey's Castle
Located just outside Clonmel, Carey's Castle offers great walks and hikes suitable for all the family and features georgous flora and fauna and picnic benches to relax and unwind.
Shopping
Dove Hill Irish design Centre offers the very best in fashion, homeware, furniture and food and all in one convenient location with ample parking and a great restaurant.
Meadows & Byrne Village
Dove Hill Irish design Centre offers the very best in fashion, homeware, furniture and food and all in one convenient location with ample parking and a great restaurant.
With over 20 retailers and situated only a short walk from Turnpike Cottage, the Showgrounds boosts the only Marks and Spencer store in the South East of Ireland in addition to TK Maxx, Easons Argos and Costa coffee.
Showgrounds Shopping Centre
Davis RoadWith over 20 retailers and situated only a short walk from Turnpike Cottage, the Showgrounds boosts the only Marks and Spencer store in the South East of Ireland in addition to TK Maxx, Easons Argos and Costa coffee.
Well worth a visit for gardners and outdoor enthusiasts....offers excellent range of quality products at competitive prices.
Homecooked food options for breakfast and lunch available for all the family.
Clonmel Garden Centre
Glenconnor RoadWell worth a visit for gardners and outdoor enthusiasts....offers excellent range of quality products at competitive prices.
Homecooked food options for breakfast and lunch available for all the family.
One of Ireland's largest shopping centres with over 60 stores including Tesco, Zara, Next, Omniplex cinema, McDonald's, Nando's and so much more. Weekly farmers market (Thursday mornings), drop in creche and kids play area, free parking and direct bus routes. Great shopping experience.
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Mahon Point Shopping Centre
Mahon Link RoadOne of Ireland's largest shopping centres with over 60 stores including Tesco, Zara, Next, Omniplex cinema, McDonald's, Nando's and so much more. Weekly farmers market (Thursday mornings), drop in creche and kids play area, free parking and direct bus routes. Great shopping experience.